Mech mod...regulated VV/VW..which is better?????

[Jugband]

The vapocolypse is what originally drew me to mechs. I want a mod with no electronics to die, all electronics will eventually fail. I made the switch to mechs and learned to DIY. Then I found the Reo! Wow! That's all I ever use now. And personally, I like the fact that my vape is only as good as the coil I build

 

[Ryedan]

Hey everyone. This mighht be a dumb question but why would you want a mech mod over a regulated vv/vw mod?? I have an istick 50wand i love it... i wanted a regular round mod but all of them are not vv/vw. I just cant figure why you would want a mod that you couldnt control.. please explain pros and cons of each because im confused!!!! Thanks everyone

I've been pretty much exclusively a mechanical mod user for a couple of years now. I've been experimenting with regulated mods for a few weeks, both VW and temperature sensing and I'm enjoying it all.

IMO all these systems have a role in vaping. For people new to vaping, regulated mods are easier and safer to learn to use. High power used to be the domain of mechanical mods, but that's available in regulated mods now too. Mech mods are more dependable for people who are mechanically inclined, regulated mods are dependable for people who understand electronics, how to solder and are mechanically inclined. The esthetics are what they are and only the vaper can decide that works for them here.

Having started with mech mods and having learned how to get a very good vape experience with them is IMO an advantage compared to the folks who don't have that background. Learning how to build a good vape in a mech mod without being able to dial in the power with a circuit board is a good skill to have and will IMO also translate into a better regulated vape, but it's certainly not required

 

[thirty8_4life]

Pro's for a Mechanical APV:

Ability to sub-ohm. Early regulated devices were not designed to sub-ohm; recently the higher wattage regulated APV's can vape sub-ohm, but with all of that power the same effect can be obtained with normal resistance coils.

Durability and longevity. With no internal electronics to fail, a mech is considered to be a more durable choice over a regulated APV.

Aesthetics. Many prefer the simple and elegant appearance of a mechanical.

Simplicity. A mechanical is simply a glorified battery holder, fire button, and 510 connector.
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Cons for a mechanical APV:

No processor protection circuitry. This feature protects against many short circuits, reverse battery protection, over-heating, over-discharging the battery, etc. Without this feature, YOU THE USER must be constantly aware of potential dangers of short circuits.

The quality of the vaping experience will gradually and progressively decline over the course of the battery used between charges.

The only way to change the vaping experience is to change the atomizer (coil) resistance.
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Pro's for Regulated APV's:

Protection circuitry against short circuits.

Power regulation. You can increase or decrease the voltage or wattage to suit your vaping preference. It will also keep your chosen power output constant regardless of the charge on the battery.

Built-in voltage and resistance meters.

Some regulated mods use a built-in, rechargeable (non-removeable) battery using a common USB charging cable.
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Cons of regulated APV:

Often not as durable as a mechanical mod, because of the internal electrical components.

Until the advent of the more recent high wattage APV's, they could not power sub-ohm.

Aesthetics. Often not as physically attractive as many of the finer mechanical mods.

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I use both a regulated tube mod and a mechanical tube mod, on a daily basis. I like both, for different reasons. I'm not particularly a fan of the box mods.​

What regulated tube mod do you use

 

[Paramaniac413]

I never thought I'd like a mech mod, but then I bought one on a whim to try it. I now have 2 tube mechs (a paragon and a SMPL), a dual 18650 box (G-box), and my REO. However, I also have a 40w vapor flask clone and an ego twist. With the exception of my G-box and my REO, I have all clones as that's all I can afford. I mostly use my mechs with the exception of my ego since that's got my morning vape in it. lol.
It's all in personal preference. Some like super low builds, some prefer single coils (like me), some prefer dual coils, some like the predictability of a regulated device. The advantage of a mech for me is that there's no wiring to fail. If I drop my SMPL into a sludge puddle (moment of silence for my iStick 30w), it will function after a good cleaning. I can vary my vape on the fly with my VF, but I can still get a consistent vape from it as well. Just depends on you, really.
Best thing I did was to read Baditude's blogs, then talk to the guys in my local B&M. I am lucky that way, though, because I have a good store with knowledgeable employees who are all about safety working there, so they have never steered me wrong.

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